Mate in 3: rook to h2 (h1)
c9-24913Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
35. Rxh2 Rxb6 36. Bxb6 g3 37. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxb6, then Bxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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